i truly cannot rave enough about this place and my stylist, jordan heidenwith! the place is located in such a lovely part of chicago and the salon's decor totally matches that vibe. everyone is super friendly, not many times do you get to see the owner of the salon (dennis) walking around, talking with everyone and making people feel welcome. now, i used to go to a salon closer to my apartment in oak lawn, but sadly, they will never see my face (or hair) again after visiting this place! it has been a year since i made the switch to DB and i have never been happier. what jordan has done with my hair is beyond words. i know some people may think treating yourself to luxury hair is silly, but if you can do it, the self esteem boost is well worth every penny! initially, i was a dark brunette and jordan has very carefully and masterfully transformed me into a blonde all while keeping my hair healthy. he knows his stuff! of course i wanted to be bright blonde off the bat, but jordan respects the process and made sure to treat my hair with care. every time i leave, it is with a stunning head of hair. quality is putting it lightly. i highly recommend booking on a friday and then treating yourself to dinner and drinks in the city. you will feel amazing and you deserve it! read more

Patty Morales has been styling my hair for years with 24/7 Chicago on NBC5. She has transformed my look from brown to blonde and I love her work! I would recommend Patty to anyone looking for a new look or a great blow dry! She is one of the best in Chicago! read more

I am not one to get excited about getting my hair done, but when I come here to see Daniel Rubin do my hair, it's an incredible experience. He is a perfectionist and treats every aspect of doing my hair with respect. His energy and smile are the Crown Jewels of this experience. Daniel is just incredible! If you are ever lucky enough to have him style your hair, consider yourself blessed. read more

Ronnie has been my stylist for quite a while and I've never had so many compliments on my looks in general. He suggested a few subtle changes in the way I should wear my hair and the difference has been dramatic. He has marvelous creative insight but doesn't impose it like so many have done to me in the past. He makes me feel very comfortable and I hope to keep him as my hairdresser for a long time to come. Marc W. read more

Daniel Rubin does a fabulous job with color AND he's ranked no. 2 in the world in Goldwell's 2012 Color Zoom competition. Daniel is also incredibly detailed and listens to what you want. Haircut was amazing. It would be nice if the salon had valet parking. read more

This is a great salon!!! So I, as a woman, am very protective of my hair. I also have curly hair but enjoy wearing it straight so my cut can be quite difficult for even the most trained professional. I, luckily, heard about this amazing salon Dennis Bartolomei from a dear friend. I walked in and the place is super clean which I appreciate in a good salon. The front desk gentlemen was Mike and he was extremely nice. Then I met my new hair artist, Kyle. Kyle was not only polite and considerate with my hair scares but gave me the best highlight and cut I have ever had in my life. I will never go anywhere else again. If you want a great cut, color and time...go to Dennis Bartolomei and ask for Kyle. You wont regret it. read more

Had an appointment over the weekend with Danny for color and Jay (Jonah) for a cut. If I could give them 10 stars I would! I've been a client of Danny's for a couple of years - followed him here from Asha. Danny is an amazing colorist and always does an impeccable job! I had a hard time achieving the shade of blonde I wanted after dying my hair dark a few years ago and almost gave up. Then I met Danny, and after one color appointment my hair was 100x better! I've obviously been seeing him ever since :) Danny referred me to Jay for my cut, and i'm so glad he did! Jay is a total sweetheart and takes such good care of his clients. I have a bob haircut and i'm pretty particular about the length - I don't like it too short in the back and also not too long in the front. He gave me exactly what I asked for and even took the time to style it afterwards for me. Such a doll! I will absolutely be back to see them both. Well done Dennis Bartolomei!! read more

JD is a rock star w/ hair! I am so incredibly picky w/ my hair. I have medium length curly/unruly hair that I blow dry straight. I have been to numerous salons in the Chicago area trying to find a stylist I liked. JD finally came to the rescue about 2 years ago. I started seeing JD at Joseph Michaels, and this new salon is a lot more intimate and relaxing. JD listens to EXACTLY what you want, and is always able to create exactly what you want. I get my highlights from JD as well, and I think he might actually be a better colorist then a stylist. I was nervous when JD recommended I lighten my base color (I am naturally very dark brown). The finished product was fantastic. He does it in a way that when the color grows out your roots don't look obnoxious. Even if you are jus looking for a colorist, I highly recommend JD! Hope you like him as much as I do! read more

I have had the pleasure of having Ronnie be my hairstylist for the past few years, and I don't know what I'd do without him!!! My hair was a dull, heavy mess before he came along, and he changed it into something I can love! He is fantastic at finding the right look for the right person, depending on hair texture, color, etc. I have thin, dirty blond, curly hair. He makes my high lights look so naturally beautiful, and he knows the perfect cut that can work with my hair, whether I'm wearing it my usual curly, or straight for a night on the town. I will definitely recommend him to anyone who is looking for a hair stylist who knows what he's doing!!! On top of his skills, I would say that Ronnie's sweet and understanding personality makes me love getting my hair done! He is a joy!!! read more

Daniel Rubin, where do I begin!? I have been with Daniel for quite some time and I will say like a fine wine, he only gets better with time! For a woman like myself who is quite particular (understatement?!) about her hair, I adore and admire his perfection. A collaborator to be sure, he's also very honest about what will -- and more importantly what will not -- work for you, your hair type and your lifestyle. Never disappointed, I highly recommend him and the team at Dennis Bartolomei to anyone. read more

Ronnie has been my hair stylist for years... so when he joined on with Dennis Bartolomei, naturally I followed. RONNIE IS THE BEST!! I've gone through many styles and colors with him and he's always made sure I left the chair happy and comfortable with my look. And I always get compliments! He's incredibly personable and genuinely cares about his clients. He's also totally funny and completely adorable. The salon itself is really nice and the entire staff is super friendly. If you want a first class hair style from a first class stylist make an appointment with Ronnie! read more

I followed Mio last year from Sassoon, where she'd been cutting my hair for years. She's a great stylist. She is excellent and clearly knows what she is doing and she is consistently excellent, every time. She was a regular instructor for Sassoon's for their hair styling classes for their own stylists; Sassoon is a big company and so she was busy teaching but these were usually day or week-long classes, so she was always available close to when I needed to visit. She has been featured on TV makeover shows. She's young and developing a great reputation. In addition to her styling ability, she's also always very nice and great to talk to while she's working. Once she is more widely known she'll be hard to get an appointment with - she's more interested in doing a great job than marketing herself. Since I found mainly using Yelp, but all those great reviews from her last salon are probably not available now or don't point you to her new salon. read more

I've been going to Mio for years and she recently moved here from Vidal Sassoon. She's a wonderful stylist, who knows how to make your hair look its best - I've always felt great after seeing her. Dennis Bartolomei itself is tucked away in a little corner, and is surprisingly welcoming for how upscale it is. I highly recommend a visit, and I highly recommend Mio. read more

A super BIG SHOUT OUT to Robyn Tornabeni who did my hair Saturday for a very special birthday party! I loved my "up do" and received many compliments on it...Robyn knew exactly what I was looking for and made it happen! So...thank you Robyn and I will be back!!!! Also, thank you to Sterling Berry of Michelle Dupretti events for the recommendation. And...Robyn was so fun to chat with...the time just flew! read more

I hadn't previously heard of this salon, but was referred to Alison by a friend and was so glad I ended up going to check her out! I have short hair that needed a fresh new cut and I absolutely love what she did! I'm always looking for a bit more funk and I love the look she gave me. I just told her what I was going for and ended up walking out of there with an amazing cut that is getting many compliments. I ended up going back to her for highlights one week later and was equally happy with color. It's really well done! I would definitely recommend going there and Allison is wonderful! I guarantee you'll be happy and enjoy the experience having her pamper you. I most definitely did! read more

I can't attest to cuts or color, but DB did a very mediocre job on my wedding hair. I wouldn't recommend them for special occasion updos. Ronnie and JD were recommended to my mom and me by the salon for updos, and I thought that it was very affordable at $80 flat compared to other salons in the area and compared to DB's pricing for other services. I loved the salon itself and so want to give DB a good review because its my kind of salon on the surface (the service and even the coffee are great!), but I was pretty disappointed with my wedding hair. My hair is pretty thick and holds curl amazingly, and I wanted a luscious, glamorous half updo, but it turned out looking flatter than it does normally and very casual rather than elegant. Luckily I had a great hairpiece that made all the difference, but without it, my hair would have been flat out boring. My mom was also not thrilled with her hair, as they pulled it back tight, making her look older rather than flattering her face. read more

I recently decided to highlight my hair before my wedding and went to Kyle for it. He did an amazing job, and it looks effortless, natural and great in photos! Kyle is definitely the guy to go to for color. read more

Love this salon and especially stylist Betsy! She is my hair genie from NYC. I'm lost without her since she moved to Chicago but on a recent trip, I went to see her at Dennis Bartolomei and she revived my hair into a thing of beauty, once again. She's taking me from a redhead back to my natural blonde in a gradual process that I requested and she is carrying out perfectly. From cuts, color, to bangs of every length, she's been my go-to gal for since I first found her in the East Village a couple of years ago. I'm not ready to find a replacement so hopefully I'll have more business trips to Chicago. Love the DB salon it's chic, modern, and cozy- and way spacier than places in New York! Blissful shampoos to boot. read more

I absolutely LUV this salon. I am along time client of Donovan, who was previously at Joseph Michael's Salon. Everyone at the salon is very attentive towards you. I was asked 4 times within the hour if I needed anything...by a different stylist..which is very unique because usually you think its a receptionist job, not so here! Another plus is that the environment is so relaxing, very zen like...no loud music or annoying loud mouth cell phone talking clients here! Its so peaceful! As for Donovan, I have been his client for 3.5 years....he takes the time to talk with you on want you want and work s best for you...he doesn't pressure you into anything..including products! I can't stand stylists who shove products on you! I have super long hair..and I am very much attach to my length, but he cut my hair in a way where its low maintenance (which is a must for me because I'm a real estate broker and I have no time in the mornings) and still looks modern. Donovan is a true genius and overall The Dennis Bartolomei Salon is classy and stress free environment. read more

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dennis Bartolomei's salon! From the moment you walk in the door the atmosphere is warm and so inviting! Everyone is amazing! The hairstylists are by far the best in chicago! Dennis Bartolomei goes out of his way to make sure everything is the best. This is the CLEANEST salon you will ever walk into! But most importantly you will walk out of this salon feeling like a million bucks and people will literally stop you on the street like they did to me and ask who does your hair! read more

This salon is fabulous and in particular Robyn Tornabeni. She did my hair for my wedding back in June and it turned out perfectly. You can feel comfortable booking her without meeting. I would recommend having a trial run and listen to her suggestions. She will not steer you wrong. My whole wedding party as well as my other vendors were raving about how great she was and what a fantastic job she did. You will initially meet her at the salon, but she will travel to where you are getting ready. Thank you Robyn! read more

I have been going to Ronnie B. since he was studying to be a stylist at The Aveda Institute. He is the BEST at what he does! Ever since he came to Dennis Bartolomei I've been seeing him more often since it is so close to my house and its such a beautiful salon. The people here are so sweet and accomadating. Ronnie's great because he knows exactly how to cut my hair so it grows out to look fabulous. I don't think I will ever go to anyone else again!!! Thanks Ronnie! read more

George is THE best! I have been with him since 2004. My color/cut/blowdry always looks beautiful and I always get compliments! The salon itself is always clean and cozy and the receptionists are ALWAYS polite and accommodating. I love the products sold here as well, Label M and Oribe keeps the color lasting and the hair healthy! Be sure to book in advance, especially around the holidays! read more

Robyn did an amazing job styling my hair for my August 2016 wedding (and wedding rehearsal). She is an incredibly talented stylist and takes the time to listen and understand your desired look, and then elevates that style into something even more special and gorgeous than you originally envisioned. The Dennis Bartolomei salon is lovely and situated in a very convenient location in Gold Coast. Thanks again for the beautiful work, Robyn! read more

Robyn did an amazing job styling my hair for my August 2016 wedding (and wedding rehearsal). She is an incredibly talented stylist and takes the time to listen and understand your desired look, and then elevates that style into something even more special and gorgeous than you originally envisioned. The Dennis Bartolomei salon is lovely and situated in a very convenient location in Gold Coast. Thanks again for the beautiful work, Robyn! read more

After going to Dennis for the three years, I had to travel quite a bit last year, and had others do my color out of necessity.......what a disaster! Last week I went into Dennis B to try and correct the mess that had been made, and he was awesome! He low lighted to correct the awful color I had, and also did a really good deep condition. I have psoriasis, and Dennis also found a color that does not irritate my scalp. I love my hair, and I am sooo glad to be back.....thank you!!!! read more

I recently visited this salon to have my hair done for my birthday party as recommended by a friend. I was definitely impressed! The interior is small & gorgeous (complete opposite of salon buzz where I previously went). My stylist Kyle was wonderful and did a fantastic job on my blowout! Needless to say I will definitely be going back to Kyle in the future! read more

I LOVE how chic and cozy this salon is! I was welcomed with buttered toffee coffee (amazing) and a warm and inviting ambiance. I had followed my hair stylist, Mio, who has been cutting my hair for 3 years+, to Dennis Bartolomei. And I'm really glad that I did, because now I have the best of both worlds - an experienced stylist who knows how to work with my thick wavy hair to make it look sleek (it only took me 7 years to find her), and a great salon that I look forward to spending time in. read more

Daniel Rubin, Color Director and Stylist for Dennis Bartolomei is an artist when it comes to coloring, glossing, cutting, and styling my hair. His expertise and training really shows through with every visit. I feel so pampered in this beautiful salon and recommend all of my fashionable friends to meet with Daniel for a beautiful hair transformation. read more

My husband and I have been clients at Dennis Bartolomei for a number of years. Specifically, we were clients of the stylist, George Long. Together we have spent THOUSANDS of dollars on color, highlights, lowlights, treatments, haircuts and products. I stopped going to George after he turned my hair from blonde to Bozo orange when I asked for a few auburn lowlights. My husband continued with George. My husband is being transferred to San Francisco for the next 6 months so I contacted George and the salon for his color formulation. I texted and left messages and neither George nor Dennis, the owner, were professional enough to return my calls. After almost two months of trying, an "assistant" called me to tell me they would NOT give my husband his formula! I was shocked. We have moved all over the country and I have never had a salon not give me my formula to take with me. This salon, particularly George and Dennis, is overpriced and more than willing to take your money...but then unwilling to help you when you need it. They'll smile in your face and then stab you in the back. I would stay far away from the Dennis Bartolomei salon. There are lots of other salons that are as good or better, that treat their clients with resect. George Long wants his clients to be loyal to him, but he is unwilling to give his clients the same courtesy! read more